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MEET THE CHANCELLOR Dr. Jim Borsig DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI Black, Ruggles, and Simonson receive honor

CABE CENTER GROUNDBREAKING

New academic facility for student athletes

Inside HENDERSON MAGAZINE FALL 2020

Features 04 MEET THE CHANCELLOR

DR. JIM BORSIG

14 REMEMBERING DEE WHITE

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Departments 06 ALUMNI NEWS Distinguished Alumni, Young Alumni Award, “H” Award, Drs. Charles and Ann Rye 12 CAMPUS NEWS Cabe Center for Student-Athlete Success 16 ALUMNI UPDATES

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Eddie Arnold Anita Cabe Johnny Hudson Bruce Moore Creed Spann Megan Tollett Ross Whipple CHANCELLOR

Dr. Jim Borsig A S S O C I AT E V I C E PR E S I D E N T F O R M A R K E T I N G & C O M M U N I CAT I O N S

Tina Hall D I R E C T O R O F A L U M N I E N G AG E M E N T

Leah Sexton C R E AT I V E S E RV I C E S M A N AG E R

Steve Fellers DESIGNER

Pooi Yin Chong CONTRIBUTORS

Jordan Argo Rebecca Fellers Merrie Fidler Hunter Lively Lindsay Marsh David Salley

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GETTING TO KNOW

DR. JIM BORSIG Chancellor of Henderson State University Henderson State’s storied history and traditions appealed to Dr. Jim Borsig from the start when he was considered a candidate for interim chancellor.

“The university enjoys a reputation for academic excellence with a commitment to student success,” Borsig said.

“I was encouraged by the university’s willingness to move forward and make hard decisions—and while there are likely more to come, this was important to me as I considered the position.

“I’m learning more every day about how persistence is part of the Reddie Spirit. The School with a Heart lives its values and makes its way into the future guided by those values.”

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BORSIG officially started his new role on July 27 following the Arkansas Legislative Council’s approval of his contract.

“We are fortunate to have attracted a professional educator with considerable experience as both a campus chief executive officer and a system-level administrator,” said Dr. Chuck Welch, president of the Arkansas State University System.

Henderson State’s Board of Trustees and the ASU System approved a merger agreement and transition plan in 2019. The merger is pending approval from the Higher Learning Commission and action from the Arkansas General Assembly. January 1, 2021, is the target for completing the transition.

Borsig received a one-year employment contract with the understanding that it could be extended to a second year by mutual agreement. He will report to Welch.

A Mississippi native and first generation college graduate, Borsig most recently served as president of Mississippi University for Women from 2012-2018, and served as both associate commissioner and interim commissioner of higher education in Mississippi.

He holds a Ph.D. in public policy and administration from Mississippi State University, a M.S. in political science, and a B.S. in political science and American studies.

Borsig replaces Elaine Kneebone, who served as acting president for the past year and who continues to serve as the university’s general counsel.

While acknowledging recent issues at Henderson, Borsig said it’s a “great time” to attend the university.

“Our faculty and staff have adapted and made our high quality educational programs available to our students in new ways and formats,” he said. “These times call for the best within each of us, and a Henderson education means you will graduate with the ability to solve complex problems, think critically, communicate effectively

-- no matter your academic major.”

Borsig said his philosophy is straightforward.

“Communicate clearly, share information, tell the truth, and rely on the data to inform decisionmaking,” he said. “You won’t hear me talk much about my style because I believe actions are better than words.”

Henderson always needs the support and love of its alumni, Borsig said.

“The university needs alumni to recommend prospective students, spread the good news about the university -- particularly the accomplishments of our students, as well as support the university financially if able,” he said. “Our alumni are our best ambassadors to the world and are the ones who show others we are the School with a Heart.”

Borsig said several university presidents have helped shape his career, but he points to Dr. Aubrey Lucas, president emeritus of the University of Southern Mississippi, as his biggest influence.

“He was university president when I was a student and, many years later, I worked for him while he was interim commissioner of higher education in Mississippi,” Borsig said. “After a long and

successful career, he served as interim president at USM while I was president of The W (Mississippi Women’s College), so we were colleagues.”

Borsig said his academic field and work experience has been in public administration.

“Earlier in my career, I was the chief administrative officer for two Mississippi cities, then earned my Ph.D. and entered higher education,” he said.

Borsig’s wife, Kate, is also a first generation college graduate.

She holds a Ph.D. in education leadership and has been a middle school teacher, worked on the staff of the Mississippi School for Math and Science, as well as college faculty.

Both enjoy the outdoors.

“I grew up in the out-of-doors camping and canoeing, and 20 years ago, I bought my first kayak,” Borsig said. “Kate and I enjoy hiking and kayaking, and where we live in Maine is 10 minutes from four kayak launches.”

He was trained and qualified as a Registered Maine Guide for sea kayaking last year.

“You can bet that the Buffalo River is on my bucket list for next spring, but Kate and I are looking forward to just getting out on the water.”

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2020 DISTINGUISHED

ALUMNI Don Ruggles

Gene Simonson

Don Ruggles is a 1958 graduate of Henderson. Upon his discharge from a second tour of military duty, he worked 25 years with a large Swiss pharmaceutical company before starting his own helicopter company, LifeNet of Texarkana. Ruggles developed a fleet of five helicopters and four airplanes prior to his retirement.

Ruggles served two separate tours of duty as an Army aviator during the Vietnam era before retiring with the rank of lieutenant colonel and a Master Army Aviator with 27 years of service. Ruggles commanded an Army medevac helicopter unit in the Army Reserves with his unit, becoming the first MAST unit for the Reserve/Guard, and was deployed to the Persian Gulf War. Ruggles is a member of the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame.

Gene Simonson is a 1951 graduate of Henderson.

After graduating from Arkadelphia High School in 1942, he began working several war-related jobs. He enrolled at Henderson State Teachers College in 1947 as a 23-year-old freshman. In 1951, he received his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve, and received his B.S. in chemistry with minors in math and physics.

Simonson retired in 1975 as a colonel.

In 2001, Simonson became a Golden Reddie, visiting the campus many times over the years. He and his sister, Dr. Della Sue Simonson, gave $525,000 in 2005 to help build Henderson’s Simonson Biological Field Station at DeGray Lake. He currently lives in Huntsville, Alabama.

What is your hometown?

Hope, Arkansas What did/do you love most about Henderson?

Joining a fraternity (Kappa Sigma Kappa), living in a frat house, and the beautiful girls.

What advice would you give to Henderson alumni and future students?

Henderson alumni should contribute to Henderson to pay back what they earned for life.

Your favorite memory of Henderson?

The social side, especially sorority and fraternity dances, as well as the military ball.

Person, past or present, that you admire most (and why).

ROTC professors who made us go from boys to men and Army officers willing to serve.

Most influential faculty/staff member at Henderson?

Dr. Adelphia Basford, Miss Brinkley, Dr. Clark Elkins and other science teachers.

What’s something others would be surprised to know about you?

I ended up marrying two Reddie Girls, Jeanne Hunnicutt and Mary Yancey.

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Where are some unusual places you’ve been?

Took all of our helicopters to the Katrina disaster to rescue people in New Orleans.

How would you describe yourself?

Hard driving, eager to learn, aggressive, sometimes overbearing, very patriotic, and conservative Republican.

When are you happiest?

Hearing the song, “The Old Reddie Spirit” and the National Anthem.

Kinney Black Kinney Black graduated from Henderson in 1972 with a degree in business administration. He was one of the first two Henderson ROTC cadets to attend and graduate from Army Airborne training prior to his senior year.

Black graduated as a Distinguished Military Graduate when he was 20, and was at Fort Benning, Georgia, the following Monday to start his Army career.

Black served his country for 28 years and retired with the rank of colonel. Following his retirement, Black served as a financial advisor with Edward Jones for 15 years. He has been active in his hometown of Malvern.

Both of Black’s children attended Henderson where they earned degrees in political science and mass media.

What is your hometown?

I was born in Luxora, Arkansas. However, at age 4, we moved to a farm two miles west of Curtis, Arkansas.

What attracted you to Henderson?

The location was close to my family farm. In addition, my three brothers, who were all World War II veterans, were attending Henderson State Teachers College.

What do you love most about Henderson?

The atmosphere in the late 40s and early 50s as well as friendly students and faculty.

What is your favorite memory of Henderson?

My girlfriends, especially the one I married in 1952.

Who is the most influential faculty/staff member at Henderson?

Dr. Philip G Horton, my advisor, major professor, and chairman of the chemistry department.

What was your first job after graduation?

Electronics instructor (in training) at an Air Force electronics school at

Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado.

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

My 24-plus-year Army career.

Who is the person, past or present, that you admire most (and why)?

Several World War II Army generals, especially Eisenhower, Marshall and Bradley.

Where are some unusual places you’ve been?

All 50 U.S. states, plus 63 of the 202 countries of the world. Some were Army travel and some were private travel.

Tell us about your family.

My original family consisted of my parents, three brothers, and two sisters. I married my college sweetheart, Roberta Louise “Bobbie” Wallace (class of 1949) in 1952. Bobbie died in 1998. We have two children who are now both married. Sandra Louise lives in Satellite Beach, Florida, while Michael Wallace lives in Prescott, Arizona.

What attracted you to Henderson?

Henderson State College was in Arkansas. Many of my family had attended.

What did/do you love most about Henderson?

It wasn’t too big; I had some wonderful faculty; opportunity to mature.

Your favorite memory of Henderson?

Leadership opportunities in The Men’s Council, the Residence Hall Association, and ROTC. Most influential faculty/ staff member at Henderson?

Col. James H. Spears, the professor of military science. I was under his tutelage all four years.

What career did you choose? What attracted you to that career?

After eight years in the Army, I decided to commit to 20 years.

After 20 years, I committed to 30. Great opportunities to serve, grow, lead.

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

Commanding one of the largest and most unique battalion task forces in the Army during Operation Desert Storm. It was comprised of seven companies

and 10 numbered detachments with 1,400-plus soldiers from part of my U.S.-based battalion, and parts of three other U.S.based battalions, with soldiers from active duty, National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve, Individual Ready Reserves, and one retiree who volunteered to fill a critical shortage.

What’s something others would be surprised to know about you?

In 1982, I won the U.S. Army Europe Tobacco Spitting Contest with a spit just 10 inches shy of the world record. I quit chewing in 1987.

Everyone around me is happier.

What advice would you give to Henderson alumni and future students?

Henderson was/is one of those critical stepping stones in life. Make the most of your opportunity there, and after.

Tell us about your family.

Wife, Charlesa; son, Gerald married to Katie, and their children Davis and Taryn; daughter, Leslie, married to Gabriel, and their daughter, Cora.

If you could meet anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be?

Charlemagne, my 34th great-grandfather.

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2020 YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD Dallas Hardison Dallas Hardison graduated from Henderson in 2015 with a degree in business administration in marketing and went to work at Walmart’s home office, where he has rapidly risen through the ranks.

He is currently Senior Manager II for Global Business Services. Hardison was a quarterback for the Reddie football team. He and a former teammate have begun a youth sports mentoring program in Northwest Arkansas. Hardison has also participated in Henderson’s Business Advisory Council and is a member of the HSU Alumni Association Board of Directors.

What attracted you to Henderson?

I loved the nature surrounding the campus, business school, and success of the football program.

What did/do you love most about Henderson?

The relationships you are able to build across campus with students and teachers due to the small classroom setting and student population.

Your favorite memory of Henderson?

Playing football for the Reddies and the friendships I was able to create.

Most influential faculty/staff member at Henderson?

Debbie Francis (no longer there) and Lisa Massey. They built genuine

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relationships with their students and taught their classes in a way that would help you succeed in the business world as a professional.

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

Our football team won the first ever D-2 conference football game my senior year which was huge for the university. Also, I am extremely honored to have won the 2020 HSU Young Alumni Award.

What advice would you give to Henderson alumni and future students?

One piece of advice I would give is the value of real-world work experience while in college. These come in the forms of internships, part-time jobs, and job shadow opportunities. All of these will

allow you to be successful and understand your passions when entering the workforce!

Person, past or present, that you admire most?

My mother, Tammy Hardison. She has been a rock for my family through some tough times and has always managed to smile and have a positive attitude through it all!

What’s something others would be surprised to know about you?

I was born at my house, and my dad delivered me with the help of the 911 operator.

Tell us about your family I have been married to my beautiful wife Mckenzie for more than a year. We have two dogs named Tuck and Sampson.

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AWARD Ralph “R.J.” Taylor Ralph “R.J.” Taylor received his bachelor’s in business administration finance degree from Henderson in 2013 and currently is an advisor at Edward Jones Investments in Atlanta, Georgia. Taylor is active in Omega Psi Phi fraternity and played football for the Reddies throughout his college years. He participates in the “Black Rhinos,” a mentoring group designed to address the academic, social, and community needs of students.

What attracted you to Henderson?

Football scholarship.

What did/do you love most about Henderson?

Winning back-to-back Great American Conference championships in 2012 and 2013.

Your favorite memory of Henderson?

Meeting my wife at Henderson Idol.

Most influential faculty/staff member at Henderson?

Coach Scott Maxfield and professor Frank Smith.

First job after graduation?

Loan underwriter.

What career did you choose?

What attracted you to that career?

Financial Advisor—being able to combine coaching and investing knowledge.

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

Starting a nonprofit for youth leadership.

What advice would you give to Henderson alumni and future students?

To never give up on your goals, no matter your age or experience.

Person, past or present, that you admire most?

My parents.

What’s something others would be surprised to know about you?

My sister and I have the same birthday, two years apart.

You’re happiest when…?

I’m spending time with my family.

What is your favorite quote?

Philippians 4:13.

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DRS. CHARLES AND ANN RYE

HONORED AT 2020 PRESIDENT’S CONCERT

 Dr. Bill Higgins, music department chair, with Drs. Charles and Ann Rye  Zaquary Hale, a flautist from Bryant, performs Doppler’s Fantaisie Pastorale Hongroise.  Morgan Lee, a soprano from Malvern, performs “Sul fil d’un soffio etesio” from Verdi’s Falstaff.

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CHARLES AND ANN RYE made music together at Henderson State University for more than 40 years—learning, teaching and inspiring hundreds of talented students. They left a legacy that will endure forever in the hearts of alumni and young, aspiring musicians.

The couple met as freshmen music majors at Henderson in 1965. Charles was a voice major from Crossett, and Ann majored in piano. She was from Cabot.

“I was a legacy student in that my high school choral teacher, Pat Lowrance, had been one of Eugene Kuyper’s first voice majors at Henderson in the mid-1950s,” Charles said. “Mr. Lowrance brought my high school madrigal group to perform on Henderson’s campus several times.”

Ann said she came to Henderson “at the insistence of my high school piano teacher, Patsy Farell. I met Charles for the first time in concert choir. We married in 1968 before our senior year.

“I accompanied both his junior and senior recitals,” she said.

Both were inspired by their legendary professors at Henderson.

“As a student, the broad exposure to good choral literature I had under Eugene Kuyper was a rich foundation for my career as a choral conductor,” said Charles.

“Mae Whipple was an enormous inspiration through her teaching of music education methods courses.

“My peers were extremely talented, excited about music, competitive in a good sense, and avid in their pursuit of excellence.”

Ann said she was told by many sources that there were no better teachers than Lois McNabb Smith and Robert Ellis.

“Those sources were absolutely correct,” she said. “Mrs. Smith developed in me an all-encompassing piano technique and an ear for sensitive sound production. Mr. Ellis introduced me to the thrilling world of the pipe organ and its repertoire.

“This foundation prepared me for a lifetime of work as a church organist.”

After graduating from Henderson, the Ryes earned advanced music degrees from Louisiana State University and the University of Oklahoma.

Charles was hired by Henderson as a part-time faculty member in 1972.

With the exception of a sabbatical leave to earn his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from 1975-77, he remained with Henderson until his retirement in 2005.

Ann also began work at Henderson in 1972, where she had a studio of “wonderfully talented young pianists, many of whom pursued advanced degrees in piano performance or music education.”

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memories of Henderson, they offered many. “From the time I returned to campus as faculty until my retirement, my life was enriched by 33 years of wonderful, challenging students and supportive faculty colleagues,” Charles said. “Through the generous support of the university, I was able to introduce my students to major choral literature with orchestra on campus and in Little Rock with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.”

Charles carried on the tradition of the Christmas Madrigal Feaste instituted by Kuyper in 1973. The choir toured Taiwan in 1979 and performed at universities ranging from Taipei to Kaohsiung over a two-week period.

“Thanks to the dedication and tireless efforts of Drs. John and Julia Hall, the choir made four European tours over 10 years,” he said.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the choir was invited to participate in the performance of two major choral works with orchestra in Carnegie Hall.

As a performer, Ann said she was “thrilled to collaborate with many students from the department in performing their degree recitals.”

“Perhaps I am most grateful for the many opportunities I had to perform with colleagues and guest artists over the 35 years of my teaching,” she said. “Sharing the stage with them always was challenging and inspiring.”

Serving as a choral accompanist was a special experience she shared with Charles.

“It was a unique opportunity for reciprocal inspiration and musical growth,” she said. “Opportunities to travel with him and the choirs was a highlight of my career.

“I will be forever grateful to the many students who continually stimulated and challenged me and to my colleagues, both in music and across campus, who inspired and mentored me throughout my career.”

Both Charles and Ann agreed that they owe “so much” to Henderson and the Arkadelphia community.

“We have always felt that it is important to support the institution not only for the opportunity it provides

for students of Arkansas, but also because of the educational and inspirational enrichment it provides for the community,” Charles said. “We both were fortunate to hold full music scholarships throughout our student years.

“We have always been grateful for having had the opportunity over the entire span of our careers to work together on the same faculty. For those reasons, we have welcomed opportunities to support the work of the entire university.”

The Ryes have been instrumental in establishing several scholarships to honor their former professors and colleagues, themselves, and endowments that support the annual President’s Concert. They were both honored at the 2020 concert.

“We are forever grateful for the enthusiasm and support our former students have given us,” said Ann. “They inspired us through their hard work and excitement, continually challenging us to be better teachers.

“While we are not very involved with social media, we do keep up with the work they are doing and are proud to have had even the tiniest part of their success.”

Henderson also “nurtured” the Rye’s two sons, Andrew and David.

Andrew completed most of the requirements for a bachelor of

music degree at Henderson.

“Like us, both of our sons have enormously fond memories of Arkadelphia and the Henderson campus,” Charles said.

“While all of the experiences at Henderson enriched our lives so very much, what I hold most dear are the memories of my wonderful students and my faculty colleagues who supported and encouraged my professional development throughout my tenure,” Charles said. “I am most thankful that I had the opportunity to grow in my chosen career at Henderson and share that journey with my wife Ann as part of the same faculty department.”

Charles retired as professor of music in 2005, having served as director of choral activities, instructor of conducting, and supervisor of choral music education students. He also served the Ellis College of Arts and Sciences as associate dean the last three years of his tenure.

Ann retired as professor of music in 2007, having served as director of keyboard activities, piano professor, and theory instructor.

They have both been active in music activities throughout the state and region, even after their retirement. They now live in Fayetteville. Both Charles and Ann have received Henderson’s Distinguished Alumni Award.

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HSU Athletics announces GROUNDBREAKING OF

CHARLES AND ANITA CABE STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS CENTER ARKADELPHIA, Ark.—Wednesday, August 26 was a special day for Henderson State Athletics as ground was broken signifying the beginning of construction of the Charles and Anita Cabe Student-Athlete Success Center.

The new 4,230 square foot academic facility is made possible thanks to a $1,250,000 gift from Anita and the late Charles Cabe of Gurdon, Arkansas, through the C. Louis and Mary C. Cabe Foundation. The total cost of the project is $1,372,775 and 100 percent of the proceeds were raised through donations made specifically for the facility through the Henderson State University Foundation.

“Today is a very special and exciting day for Henderson State Athletics,” athletic director Shawn Jones said. “I am so grateful to the Cabes for their friendship, selfless generosity and love of the Reddies. This facility will leave a lasting legacy of their commitment to Henderson and to each other, and will impact generations of Reddie studentathletes. I’m also very appreciative to the many others who contributed to this project because of their love for Charles, Anita and Henderson State.”

Anita Cabe, a member of the Henderson State board of trustees and a 2018 Reddie Athletic Hall of Honor inductee, said that the new academic center fulfills both she and Charles’ goal of contributing to the long-term success of Henderson State student-athletes while also serving as a permanent reminder of their enduring passion and support for the university.

“I am incredibly excited to see this

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long time dream come to fruition today with the groundbreaking of the Cabe Center,” Cabe said. “I want to thank Shawn Jones and the staff at Henderson State University for their help with this project, as well as friends and family who have contributed to make this facility a reality. This particular location holds a special spot in my heart, as Charles and I got engaged at the Dairy Queen which stood at the current site of the Reddie Villas. To have this new facility overlooking the place where our story began means the world to me.”

The Cabe Center addition will be constructed adjacent to the west end of the Formby Athletic Center and will include a computer lab, groupsized study room, study lounge, office space for the athletic academic advisor, private study carrels, and classroom for student-athletes to complete their academic work before and after classes and practices. The construction of the facility creates an additional 1,490 square feet of weight room space, allowing for more equipment and capacity.

Equipment and furnishings for the facility are also included in the project cost. Contributions for the project are still being accepted to ensure the furnishings and equipment can be maintained.

SCM Architects of Little Rock is the architect of record for the project and Hart Construction of Searcy was selected as the general contractor.

Construction on the Charles and Anita Cabe Student-Athlete Success

Center began this fall with completion expected in late spring of 2021.

To make a donation to the project, please contact athletic director Shawn Jones at 870.230.5072 or email JONESSH@HSU.EDU. All gifts are tax deductible through the HSU Foundation. Donors may wish to give online to the project at HSUSPORTS.COM/DONATE.

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 ASU System President Dr. Chuck Welch thanks Anita and the late Charles Cabe for their generous gift to benefit generations of Reddie student-athletes.  Athletic Director Shawn Jones and Anita Cabe display a rendering of the Charles and Anita Cabe Student-Athlete Success Center.  Representatives from Henderson State University, Arkansas State University System, SCM Architects, Hart Construction, and Henderson Foundation join Anita Cabe for the celebratory groundbreaking.

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REMEMBERING

Photos courtesy of Merrie Fidler from Dr. White’s personal collection

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Dr. Delores “Dee” White DR. DELORES WHITE’S FAMILY and friends called her “Puddin” when she was a small, energetic girl who enjoyed banana pudding and playing baseball with the boys. The nickname stuck with family and Prichard, Alabama, friends throughout her life. Nieces and nephews would call her “Aunt Pud.” This was the first of several endearing nicknames to come.

To her friends and co-workers at Henderson State University, White was known simply as “Dee.” White was on her way to Russellville with a friend in 1963 to apply for a job at Arkansas Tech University when she passed through Arkadelphia, according to her niece, Pat Loe. The friend dared her to stop and contact Henderson State Teachers College to inquire if they had an opening in the physical education department. White took the dare.

The rest is history as she and Coach Bettye Wallace paved the way for women’s sports in Arkansas.

During her 40-year teaching career at Henderson, White touched the lives of thousands of students.

“She was tough, but it was because she cared and wanted the best for and from each of them,” said Loe. Dr. Miriam Delores Brumfield White died May 29, 2020, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Prescott, Arkansas. She was born May 26, 1932, in Prichard, Alabama.

White, the oldest of three children, grew up during the Great Depression and World War II. “Dolly’s life was anything but ordinary,” said Loe. “She played sandlot baseball and was good at it. She was given the opportunity at the young age of 14 to begin a life in professional baseball that many only dreamed of.

“Dee was called to try out for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) in Havana, Cuba, in 1947, and thus began her Field of Dreams.”

“Her older South Bend (IN) Blue Sox roommate, Canadian, Daisy Junor, dubbed her with the nickname ‘Dolly’ because to her, the rookie was more of a ‘Dolly’ than a Delores,” AAGPBL Historian Merrie Fidler said. “In 1953, her last year in the league, Dolly batted .332, the second highest in the league, and her batting average was complemented by outstanding defensive play at first base.” Fidler became acquainted with White in 2003 while “Dee” served as President of the AAGPBL Players Association and is now writing a biography on White.

The money White earned playing professional baseball enabled her to pay her way through Alabama College for Women (now the University of Montevallo) as a physical education

and recreation major, Fidler said. She graduated in 1954.

White earned her master’s degree in 1959, and her doctorate in 1969, both from the University of Southern Mississippi.

“White became a teacher because she wanted to coach girls and women’s sports to provide her players with the joy and opportunities athletics provided to her, and she dedicated her life to this end,” Fidler said.

Throughout her professional career and adult life, White consistently “reached out to include and lift up others,” Fidler said. “As a teacher and professor, she faithfully adhered to the practice of getting to know each student’s family and home environment in an effort to more fully understand them, how to motivate them, and how to challenge them.”

After her husband, Joe Herman White, passed away in 1991, she reached out to other Henderson faculty widows and widowers to go out to dinner on Friday nights, play card games, and have puzzle parties at her house after dinner,” Fidler said. She dubbed this group “The Wild Bunch.”

“The fondness others felt for her was exemplified by the fact that her nickname list expanded: To her students, she was ‘Miz B,’ or ‘Coach B,’ before she earned her doctorate, and ‘Dr. B’ afterwards,” Fidler said. “Dr. B, of course, became ‘Dr. White’ after she married. To her professional colleagues and friends, she remained simply ‘Dee.’” Wallace, who taught and coached with White for many years at Henderson, said, “Dee started the swim team and was quite successful.

Then she started the Reddie Ripples Synchronized Swim Team. They got their own uniforms and had shows twice a week. To my knowledge, it was the only college in Arkansas that had this.

“That was her project. When Dee got involved, she tunneled her focus to it.”

White also initiated the recreation degree program at Henderson.

“She lined up the classes that needed to be taken, which is now a big major at the university,” Wallace said.

“She had influence on no telling how

“It gave her great pleasure driving to the field and watching the girls play,” Loe said.

White also served as president of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Players Association from 1998-2006. In 1988, she became part of Women in Baseball, a permanent display based at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, which was unveiled in November 1988 to honor the entire All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. She was also inducted into the Mobile, Alabama, many students in a way that helped Sports Hall of Fame in April 2011. them become the people they are now.”

White was preceded in death by White retired in 1994 with the title her husband, Joe Herman White; of professor emeritus. That same her parents, Earl Henry and Miriam year she was honored as Alumna Brumfield; and her brother, Earl Lamar of the Year at her alma mater, the “Buddy” Brumfield. She is survived University of Montevallo. This was by her sister, Mary Helen “Polly,” especially meaningful to her since and several nieces and nephews. the university only bestowed this During her youth as “Puddin,” her honor at a class’ 50 year reunion. At professional baseball and teaching HSU, White’s honors also included careers as “Dolly,” “Dee,” “Miz/Dr. being inducted into the Reddie Hall of B,” or “Dr. White,” and throughout Honor in 1998, and Henderson’s Dr. her retired endeavors, M. Delores Delores Brumfield White Softball Field Brumfield White was among the was dedicated in her honor in 2007. best this country had to offer!

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ADOPTIONS Ambra Conway (‘11) adopted son, Mason Tyler (June 30, 2018) on September 16, 2019.

Stephanie (‘06, ‘07) and Brady Harmon adopted daughter, Katelyn Nowlin (September 19, 2006), and son, Lucas Nowlin (January 30, 2004), on January 10, 2020.

Meg Myers (‘08, ‘14) and How Beates adopted sons, Jamerson Leialoha Myers (January 9, 2018) and Logan Kealoha Myers (March 18, 2019) on January 15, 2020.

Kay-Kay (‘03, ‘04) and Joey Pesses, adopted Job “JB” (April 14, 2017) on February 7, 2020.

BIRTHS Preston (‘14, ‘16) and Kelsie (‘14, ‘15) Adami, son, Parker Wayne, March 24, 2020.

Lauren (‘12) and Matthew Baxley, daughter, Sloane Baxley, March 9, 2020.

Kayelyn (‘18) and Alex Brazil, son, Daxton James, June 2, 2020.

Lauren (former student) and Steve Brooks, daughter, Blair Catherine, November 1, 2019.

Sean (‘07) and Ashley (‘09, ‘12) Campbell, daughter, Ainsley Elizabeth, September 22, 2019.

Reo Cummings (‘04, ‘08), daughter, Rynn Danai, May 28, 2019.

Laura (‘10) and Tanner Lee, son, Wayland River, July 28, 2020.

Jesse (‘09) and Sydnee Davis, son, Gideon Lee, March 29, 2020.

Natalie (‘12) and Luke Leamons, daughter, Allie Ray, July 11, 2019.

Anna (‘06, ‘09) and Nick Dobbs, son, Hudson Ellis, May 19, 2020.

Sacha (‘13) and Matthew Martin, son, Oliver Clark, February 18, 2020.

Brandon Ellis (‘10) and Katie Rose (‘16), daughter, Avril Renee Ellis, July 9, 2020.

Ryan (‘15) and Tess (‘16) McDonald, son, Milo Maddox, November 22, 2019.

Kaylee (‘16) and Brandon Freeman, daughter, Hensley Joy, February 25, 2020.

Christine Miller (‘10), daughter, Navy Rose Wages, June 28, 2019.

Kayla Freeman-Ross (‘16) and Joey Ross, daughter Evelyn Rose Ann Ross, December 6, 2019.

Jeff and Dr. Maria Markham (‘02, ‘03) Haigwood, son, August “Gus” Henry, July 25, 2020.

Katelynn (‘18) and Calvin Hardage, daughter, Joanna Honey, December 16, 2019.

Greg (‘19) and Brooke Holsworth, daughter, Reagan Mae, August 20, 2020.

Daniel (‘16) and Jennifer (‘17) Hughes, son, Alfred “Alfie” Foster, July 20, 2020.

Kaitlyn (‘12) and Matt Johnston, daughter, Parker Ann, March 16, 2020.

Cadee (‘11) and Ethan Jones, daughter, Endsley Ann, December 18, 2019.

Megan (‘19) and Mason Chapmond, son, Bentley Michael, July 26, 2019.

Danny (‘08) and Natalie (‘09) Jones, son, Cooper Jack, August 13, 2019.

Jordan (‘14, ‘15) and Courtney (‘14) Clark, son, Oliver Wayne, June 30, 2020.

Sarah (‘15) and Mason Jones, son, Wyatt Dean, December 29, 2018.

Josie Cranford (‘18) and Kristopher Chase Oliver, son, Kingston Tavor Oliver, February 7, 2020.

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Adam and Sarah Nickolson-Kemper (‘99), son, David Lachlan Kemper, March 9, 2020.

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Jim (‘09) and Natalie (‘13, ‘19) Miller, son, Archie Luminous, December 16, 2019.

Jacob (‘08, ‘16) and Dr. Julie Mills, daughter, Cora Jo, February 5, 2020.

Alex and Madison (‘17) Morphis, daughter, Frankie Louise, July 31, 2020.

Meg Myers (‘08, ‘14) and How Beates, daughter, Lanikai Rosalie Myers, July 27, 2020.

Alberto (‘15) and Bethanie (16) Nava, son, Alejandro Joaquin, December 12, 2019.

Blair (‘17) and Justin Nutt, daughter, Georgia Paige, December 27, 2019.

Spencer (‘11) and Dustin O’Brien, son, Holder Henry, August 21, 2020.

Tyler (‘13) and Lauren (‘15) O’Bryant, son, Tripp Lee, December 3, 2019.

Larry Owens (‘08) and Amanda Avila, son, Landen Donell, February 22, 2020.

Craig Seager (‘04, ‘07) and Lauren Remedios (‘08), son, Zayn Vikram Seager, March 26, 2020.

Shawn (‘07, “09) and Lindsay Sellers, daughter, Astrid Mary, August 10, 2020.

Tyler (‘13) and Miranda (14, ‘16, 19) Serrano, son, John Tyler, March 29, 2020.

Richard (‘07) and Dacia Strickland, daughter, Tatum Katherine, May 11, 2020.

Dylan (‘15) and Katelyn (‘15,‘18) Taylor, son, Nolan Jack, October 21, 2019.

Robert “Matt” (‘00) and Carrie (‘01) Teague, daughter, Rachel Elizabeth, April 8, 2020.

Kayla (‘17) and Hunter Temple, son, Nathaniel “Nate” Lane, August 7, 2020.

Kara (‘11) and Clay Turner, daughter, Eva Dean, August 26, 2019.

Jason (‘05) and Nicole (‘07) Turner, son, Jason “JJ” R., August 18, 2020.

Anna (‘11) and Austin Wingfield, daughter, Blayke Kathryn, November 27, 2019.

Kati Beth (‘10) and Michael Wood, daughter, Hannah Katherine, July 31, 2020.

WEDDINGS Amber Bailey (‘14, ‘19) married Brandon Brownlee on July 11, 2020.

Kayelyn Bibb (‘18) married Alex Brazil on June 1, 2019.

Alyssa Blanton (‘19) married Russell Watts on March 21, 2020.

Bethany Briley (‘18) married Andrew Cook on June 6, 2020.

Renski Davis-Buckley (‘07) married Ashley Custard on April 27, 2019.

Madison Calvert (‘18) married Parker Herron on September 12, 2020.

Tyler Clift (‘18) married Mikayla Douglas (‘18) on August 1, 2020.

Brittney Cox (‘15) married Brandon Haynes on March 7, 2020.

Bryant Cunningham (‘14) married Jennifer Wright (‘09, ‘14), on July 18, 2020.

Jeffery Davis (‘20) married Danielle Duggan on May 16, 2020.

Shon Dempsey (‘15) married Andi Wolfe on March 15, 2020.

Jake Dickerson (‘14, ‘16) married Kayla Kastner (‘18, ‘20) on October 12, 2019.

Mason Dodson (‘16) married Ambrosia Roach (‘18) on August 15, 2020.

Jonathan Eagle (‘15) married Jalisa Benjamin (‘17) on June 20, 2020.

Nick Fuller (‘05) married Bryn Patterson on August 21, 2019.

Tyler Freeman (‘20) married Mary Grace Hill on March 14, 2020.

B.G. Garner (‘05) married Jessica Kazansky on September 19, 2020.

Kedriel Green (‘19) married Bobby Johnson on April 18, 2020.

Nick Hardesty (‘11) married Whitney Lucas on August 1, 2020.

Krista Harper (‘18) married Kade Williams on September 5, 2020.

Tadarious Hawkins (‘14, ‘16) married Myranda Vaughn (‘14) on February 16, 2020.

Abby Hawthorn (‘19) married Isaac Whitley (‘20) on June 21, 2020.

Lindsay Helms (‘16) married Beau Shelby on August 29, 2020.

ALUMNI U PDATES

Hailey Jones (‘16, ‘19) married Dr. James Kirksey (‘99) on January 12, 2020.

Dmitri Scott (‘18) married Saybra Richardson (‘18) on September 25, 2019.

Mildred L. Allhands (‘49), 92, of Arkadelphia October 31, 2019

Margaret L. Matson (‘54), 85, of Little Rock - January 4, 2020

Jeff W. Holland (‘61), 87, of Conway - November 4, 2019

Jacob Kolasch (‘17) married Rebecca Stanfield on January 4, 2020.

Foxx Smith (‘18) married Shanna Harrison on December 21, 2019.

1950s

Thomas L. Paxton (‘55), 87, of Conway - October 8, 2019

Charles C. King (‘61), 80, of Stuttgart - November 5, 2019

Hunter Lively (‘14, ‘16) married Emily Giboney on August 1, 2020.

Kasey Smith (‘20) married Johnathan Miles on August 14, 2020.

Robert E. Langley (‘56), 85, of Batesville - August 5, 2019

John M. Goggans (‘61), 82, of Little Rock - January 2, 2020

Hunter Mayall (‘15, ‘17) married Kelli Sanford (‘14, ‘17) on October 12, 2019.

Ralph “R.J.” Taylor (‘13) married Alexis Worsham (‘16) on September 7, 2020.

Margaret C. Shehane (‘56), 85, of Little Rock December 11, 2019

Jimmy J. Featherston (‘61), 80, of Pine Bluff - February 5, 2020

Paul H. Dixon (‘56), 85, of Little Rock - March 22, 2020

Tom R. Ford (‘62), 80, of Sherwood - July 30, 2019

Madison McCaslin (‘17) married Alex Morphis on June 15, 2019.

Brandon McMillan (‘20) married Olivia Moore (‘20) on June 6, 2020.

Samantha McMillan (‘16) married Jake Jones on November 9, 2019.

Richard Milam (‘07) married Charity Martin on May 24, 2020.

Jim Miller (‘09) married Natalie Russell (‘13, ‘19) on June 7, 2019.

Robbie Morphew (‘18) married Mackenzie Echols (‘19) on March 7, 2020.

Jayme Payte Pearce (‘99) married Joseph King, Jr. on February 23, 2020.

Jessi Porter (‘19) married T.J. Wilson on August 1, 2020.

Cody Pritchard (‘13) married Paige Reagan (‘13, ‘16, ‘20) on November 9, 2019.

Blake Reeve (‘17, ‘19) married Sydney Dye (‘19) on July 6, 2019.

Sara Renfrow (‘16) married John Gay, Jr. on September 12, 2020.

Caitlin Riley (‘13) married Kyle Marley on December 14, 2019.

Shae Rogers (‘17) married Bryce Smith on July 16, 2020.

David Salley (‘18) married Rachel Miller on June 27, 2020.

Mercedes Thompson (‘19) married Ryan Quiring on May 20, 2019.

Sydney Turner (‘17) married Logan Adair on July 18, 2020.

Belen Vertiz (‘14) married Garrett Yañez on October 13, 2020.

Courtney Wachsman (‘19) married Brock Orlicek on March 28, 2020.

Ashley Ward (‘15, ‘18) married Joseph MitchellHicks on June 15, 2019.

Garrett Whitley (‘15, ‘17) married Kelly Vanlandingham on July 11, 2020.

Spencer Whitley (‘12, ‘15) married Dallas McCullough on June 29, 2019.

Caleb Williams (‘17) married Brittany Beyer on March 19, 2020.

Marlene Wood (‘06, ‘08) married Terry Stanley on June 13, 2019

IN MEMORIAM 1940s Mary F. Knapp (‘41), 100, of Manhattan, IL November 20, 2019 Robert R. Ryan (‘48), 93, of Fayetteville - August 22, 2019 Georgia M. Richard (‘48), 93, of Gurdon - April 15, 2020

Jessie C. Buck (‘50), 93, of Sheridan - October 31, 2019 William F. Arnold (‘50), 95, of Bentonville - November 21, 2019 Carol G. Martin (‘50), 90, of Alexander - January 6, 2020 Harriett M. Aiken (‘51), 92, of Camden - May 20, 2019 Joseph T. Wood (‘51), 90, of North Little Rock - May 22, 2019 Elna Ann Reid Throgmorton (‘52), 88, of Mineral Springs - June 5, 2019 Betty L. Wren (‘52), 90, of Columbia, MD - January 25, 2020 Mary A. Green (‘52), 89, of San Diego, CA - February 4, 2020 Betty J. Prince (‘52), 89, of Mount Ida - February 18, 2020 Joe G. Koon (‘52), 88, of Malvern - April 14, 2020 Billy J. Rosa (‘53), 88, of Mountain View - June 13, 2019 Cynthia Chaffin (‘53), 88, of Hot Springs - June 25, 2019 Thomas M. Waller (‘54), 88, of Little Rock - October 24, 2019 James R. Graves (‘54), 88, of Collierville, TN November 26, 2019 Joanne F. Dobson (‘54), 88, of Little Rock December 12, 2019 David M. Driver (‘54), 87, of Katy, TX - December 14, 2019

Ronald C. Bailey (‘56), 87, of League City, TX - March 29, 2020 Robert E. Palmer (‘57), 86, of Arkadelphia - September 14, 2019 Patricia L. Ross (‘57), 84, of New Smyrna Beach, FL June 17, 2020 Shirley M. Russell (‘57), 85, of Hot Springs - April 25, 2020 Eldon T. Dingler (‘58), 88, of Little Rock - August 8, 2019 Clois L. Coon (‘58), 86, of Blair, NE - November 7, 2019 Dennis H. Nooner (‘58), 93, of Glenwood - February 23, 2020 Daisy C. Cox (‘59), 81, of Smackover - August 7, 2019 Charles W. Smothers (‘59), 86, of Benton - January 4, 2020 Aubrey G. Creech (‘59), 85, of Little Rock February 3, 2020 Mary F. Spigner (‘59), 82, of Nashville - March 14, 2020

Phillip A. Yates (‘62), 84, of Glenwood - August 2, 2019 Paul E. Powell (‘62), 79, of North Little Rock September 11, 2019 Jimmy Reppo (‘62), 79, of Glenwood - October 7, 2019 Dixie J. Smith (‘62), 82, of Benton - December 20, 2019 Patricia L. Patterson (‘62), 81, of North Little Rock April 30, 2020 Mary M. Fassler (‘63), 77, of Mena - May 23, 2019 John C. Shaw (‘63), 79, of Keo - August 5, 2019 Arlis W. Loe (‘63), 78, of Texarkana - March 15, 2020 Ruby J. McClellan (‘65), 76, of Emmet - September 8, 2019 Vivian M. Harris (‘66), 87, of Sparkman - July 15, 2019 Betty A. Sauer (‘66), 74, of Cave Springs September 13, 2019 Jerry R. Kerr (‘66), 76, of Hot Springs - October 3, 2019

Tommy L. Taylor (‘60), 82, of Arab, AL - July 19, 2019

Glenn N. Hickey (‘66), 77, of Denham Springs, LA November 19, 2019

Charles L. Woodruff (‘60), 84, of Benton - January 19, 2020

Phyllis L. Doerr (‘66), 76, of North Little Rock January 7, 2020

1960s

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Guy H. Cheatham (‘66), 82, of Little Rock - January 20, 2020

Jay T. Rodgers (‘72), 69, of Bella Vista - July 17, 2019

Larry L. McAlister (‘77), 66, of Winthrop - October 1, 2019

Steve D. Kelley (‘86), 67, of Delight - September 12, 2019

Norman D. Montgomery (‘03), 67, of Gurdon January 8, 2020

William L. Bennett (‘67), 79, of Heber Springs - May 11, 2019

William S. Roberts (‘72), 88, of Hot Springs - August 21, 2019

John A. Swaty (‘77), 71, of Texarkana - October 23, 2019

Mark A. Palmer (‘86), 57, of Little Rock - November 8, 2019

D. Michael McClellan (‘06, ‘10) 37, of Bryant - June 3, 2020

Charles Q. Bell (‘67), 76, of Pine Bluff - June 11, 2019

Virginia L. Diggs (‘72), 69, of Bonnerdale - October 5, 2019

June A. Crenshaw (‘78), 76, of Malvern - August 23, 2019

William T. Johnston (‘88), 54, of Newton, TX - May 11, 2019

Michael A. Bell (‘07), 33, of Blytheville - May 25, 2019

Alice R. Floyd (‘67), 73, of Hampton - January 16, 2020

Carrol D. Forte (‘72), 82, of Arkadelphia - October 19, 2019

Donna G. Francis (‘78), 64, of Arkadelphia - January 7, 2020

Julie A. Jarrell (‘89), 78, of Hot Springs - January 19, 2020

Colleen J. Zeagler (‘08), 50, of Arkadelphia January 25, 2020

Helen P. Clark (‘68), 85, of Hope - May 29, 2019

John R. Davis (‘72), 69, of Conroe, TX - November 6, 2019

Patrick J. Longinotti (‘78), 64, of Bryant - February 16, 2020

Judy C. Stewart (‘89), 54, of Arkadelphia - May 23, 2020

Lauren T. Remedios (‘08), 37, of Conway - March 30, 2020

Mary E. Brantley (‘72), 86, of Conway - March 29, 2020

Patsy S. Emanuel (‘78), 70, of Armory, MS February 24, 2020

1990s

Officer Brent W.P. Scrimshire (‘09), 33, of Malvern - March 10, 2020

Ida N. Harris (‘73), 75, of Arkadelphia - February 5, 2020

Eddie L. Tank (‘78), 64, of Mabelvale - April 12, 2020

Billy D. White (‘68), 74, of League City, TX - August 21, 2019 Alfred B. Lynch (‘68), 74, of Arkadelphia - May 9, 2020 Kenneth J. Garner (‘68), 77, of Arkadelphia - May 25, 2020 Virginia C. Morrison (‘69), 73, of Gainesville, MO June 26, 2019 Theda J. White (‘69), 83, of Benton - September 20, 2019 Travis B. Pennington (‘69), 73, of Malvern - December 3, 2019 Phillip J. Roberts (‘69), 73, of Arkadelphia - March 1, 2020 Harvey W. McCauley (‘69), 81, of Okolona - May 7, 2020

1970s Thomas “Tommy” P. Hart (‘70), 72, of Benton September 14, 2019 Elbert R. Woodard (‘70), 80, of Plumerville - October 10, 2019 David L. Morris (‘71), 73, of Hot Springs - May 2, 2020 Marcia E. Gartman (‘72), 69, of Sheridan - June 22, 2019

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Ellen J. Wilcher (‘74), 67, of Arkadelphia - August 18, 2019 Robert W. Sebourn (‘74), 74, of Little Rock - April 13, 2020

Garry B. Glasco (‘79), 64, of Little Rock - August 31, 2019 Theresa B. Franklin (‘79), 67, of Bryant - September 18, 2019

Mary J. Woodruff (‘75), 69, of Nashville - May 27, 2019

1980s

Kenneth Clark (‘75), 67, of Little Rock - January 31, 2020

Donald E. McAfee (‘80), 70, of Hot Springs - March 2, 2020

Dennis R. Grubbs (‘75), 58, of Little Rock - March 28, 2020

Diane M. Hurst (‘81), 60, of Starkville, MS - May 23, 2019

Diane F. Orlicek (‘75), 85, of Malvern - May 28, 2020

Anita L. Godwin (‘81), 76, of Arkadelphia - March 9, 2020

Karen A. Pope (‘76), 64, of Fayetteville - May 7, 2019 Roy G. Wood (‘76), 67, of Hot Springs - September 14, 2019 Margaret R. Clay (‘76), 82, of Maumelle - September 17, 2019 Lewis E. Beam (‘76), 67, of Monticello - September 18, 2019 Paul J. Hartness (‘77), 78, of Sherwood - July 6, 2019

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Dennis J. Allen (‘80), 61, of Ashdown - May 1, 2019

Brent G. Rook (‘82), 63, of Sherwood - September 19, 2019 Wendell D. Parish (‘84), 56, of Texarkana - May 22, 2019 Vernice R. Johnson (‘85), 82, of Arkadelphia November 14, 2019 Jerry R. Runyan (‘85), 65, of Bryant - February 15, 2020 Timothy E. Howell (‘85), 57, of Benton - May 16, 2020

Leona D. Lawson (‘90), 93, of Hot Springs - November 28, 2019

2010s

Lowell D. Swearingen (‘90), 69, of Hot Springs December 29, 2019

Vernon M. Jones (‘16), 70, of North Little Rock - July 13, 2019

James L. Brewer (‘91), 52, of Texarkana - June 5, 2019

Aaron T. Cooper (‘17), 28, of Little Rock - May 16, 2020

Christy R. Shuffield (‘91), 50, of Arkadelphia November 21, 2019

Bradley R. Hollis (‘17), 28, of Hope - January 12, 2020

Rita G. Garrison (‘91), 67, of Bella Vista - January 8, 2020

Former Students

Lea A. McKim (‘92), 76, of Arkadelphia - November 16, 2019 Erika A. Boudreaux (‘94), 50, of Scottsdale, AZ September 12, 2019 Patrick O. Nixon (‘98), 46, of Prescott - February 28, 2020

Nell P. Payne, 91, of Arkadelphia - June 21, 2020 Justin R. Putnam, 31, of San Marcos, TX - April 18, 2020

Faculty and Staff Dr. Delores “Dee” Brumfield White, 88, of Pritchard, AL - May 29, 2020

2000s Phillip R. Pine (‘00), 57, of Bentonville - August 7, 2019

CLASS NOTES Visit HSU.EDU/CLASSNOTES to catch up on news from Reddies across the decades! We want to hear from you! Contact ALUMNI@HSU.EDU to share updates.

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